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Donald Trump is becoming Vladimir Putin: Hartcher
22 Oct 2026 · 21:05An increasing number of commentators and American politicians - including Republicans - are becoming vocal in their opposition to Donald Trump’s assistance of Russia, and the country’s dictator, Vladimir Putin. They say, variously, that Ronald Reag
The attack on Helen Haines and what we know
20 Oct 2026 · 14:18It was only last week that independent MP Helen Haines spoke about why Australians were so angry – citing the cost of living, insurance premiums, the price of groceries, and fuel. And, for people living in regional areas like hers, access to healthca
On the ground in France after widespread riots
20 Oct 2026 · 15:42Riots broke out across France on the weekend, said to be the worst in decades. The violence began on Saturday after more than half a million people attended rallies to protest about the cost of living and school standards, with masked rioters setting f
The Exclusive Brethren and the rare public grilling of its ‘Man of God’
19 Oct 2026 · 20:57On Friday, Exclusive Brethren world leader Bruce Hales gave evidence before a federal parliamentary inquiry. This was a significant moment in a story with many twists and turns about power and influence in Australian politics. Today, senior writer Micha
Jim Chalmers’ facts, an ordinary voter’s feelings and the political reality
16 Oct 2026 · 27:36This week – again – is all about the economy, which includes a visit from a ghost of the past in the form of former treasurer Josh Frydenberg. But the big topic for today is current treasurer Jim Chalmers and a speech he gave this week, in which he